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Cervical dentin hypersensitivity. Part II: Associations with abfractive lesions.
T A Coleman1, J O Grippo, K E Kinderknecht
1Shaftsbury Medical Building, Box 230, Shaftsbury, Vermont 05262, USA.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|February 24, 2001
Summary
This study found a significant association between cervical dentin hypersensitivity and abfractive lesions. These conditions commonly occurred together on the buccal surfaces of posterior teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Dental Research
Background:
- Cervical dentin hypersensitivity is a common clinical finding.
- Abfractive lesions are hard tissue lesions affecting tooth structure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the association between cervical dentin hypersensitivity and abfractive lesions.
- To investigate the prevalence and location of these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of records and casts for 250 patients (1979-1996).
- Clinical diagnosis of abfractive lesions based on literature.
- Diagnosis of cervical dentin hypersensitivity via air indexing method.
Main Results:
- A significant association was identified between cervical dentin hypersensitivity and abfractive lesions.
- Buccal surfaces of posterior teeth were the primary locations for both conditions.
Conclusions:
- A positive association exists between cervical dentin hypersensitivity and abfractive lesions.
- Further research is warranted due to the correlative nature of the findings.